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Seattle: 12 Things to Do in Pioneer Square

The Seattle summer is in full swing. Sports, outdoor events, parades, and lots of visitors and locals taking advantage of the sunny weather. Combine a sunny day with art, culture, and history with a day in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. On a weekday Pioneer Square is full of people in suits, the King County Courthouse and numerous office buildings are close by. On weekends, you’ll find a mix of workers, shoppers, tourists, and a few men and women who, unfortunately, call the park benches home.   The Pioneer Square historic neighborhood is a great place to discover Seattle’s early history, wander through the shops and art galleries, or grab a table at a restaurant or café.  For sports fans, T-Mobile Park (Mariners MLB baseball) and Lumen Field (Seahawks NFL football and Seattle Sounders FC soccer/football) stadiums are a short walk away.  […]

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Decorative Portuguese Azulejos Tiles: History & Culture Significance

Wander most any street in Portugal, and you’ll see azulejos tiles, those decorative blue tiles on buildings, churches, and homes. At first glance, they seem merely decorative, but a closer look reveals artistic storytelling — a majestic sailing ship navigating the seas, a biblical scene, a marketplace depicting every day life. 

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